Pairing Aeotec Heavy Duty switch to Aeotec Smart hub

Devices & Integrations
1

I have an Aeotec Smart Home Hub and an Aeotec Heavy Duty switch. The heavy duty switch is approx 30m from the Hub. I have downloaded the drivers for the heavy duty switch. However, when i press the action button on the heavy duty switch I cant get it to pair (ie i cant see the switch in my smartthings app).

Not sure if this is contributing to the issue but i have two different wifi networks in the same area.

I have not tried moving the hub close to the switch as i thought the distance was within spec.

Any advice appreciated thank you!

2

You should try it.

1 Like
3

The wifi network available at the switch site is different to the wifi network linked to the hub, so i may have to firstly make one network - ill have to figure that out first , thanks

4

Use the hotspot of your smartphone with the exact same settings like SSID, password, 2.4/5 GHz, WPA2/WPA2.

5

Great idea, thanks!

6

If I have the correct device it is using Z-Wave so nothing to do with Wi-Fi. Nothing is mentioned on this support page about needing drivers so I would think the device is supported with standard Smartthings drivers.
Add device, Partner devices, Aeotec, Scan QR Code.

7

He wants to temporarily place his hub closer to the device, but his WiFi doesn’t cover that area.

There is an edge driver for the heavy duty switch provided by Aeotec - worth a try.

Screenshot_20240716_145137_Samsung Internet
Screenshot_20240716_145137_Samsung Internet920×413 32.6 KB

2 Likes
8

Thank you for the drivers link, the rf range for the switch should not require moving the hub.

9

Lots of people reporting various platform bugs yesterday, it might be worth just trying it again now. :thinking:

Devices barely responding, status' not updating.... hub status not even showing offline when unplugged (15 July 2024)

2 Likes